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reengineer

American  
[ree-en-juh-neer] / ˌri ɛn dʒəˈnɪər /
Or re-engineer

verb (used with object)

  1. to engineer anew.

    to reengineer a motor to make it more efficient.


Etymology

Origin of reengineer

First recorded in 1940–45; re- + engineer

Example Sentences

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"We are entering a new era in which AI will fundamentally reengineer our economies and enable accelerated growth," said Ahmed Yahia Al Idrissi, CEO of MGX and Vice Chairman of AIP, in a press release.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

These enzymes worked but were difficult to reengineer for new DNA targets, making them slow and cumbersome to use.

From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2025

“If we want to actually fix this river system for the long term, we have to have a thorough debate about how to reengineer Glen Canyon Dam.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025

When it is successfully removed, crews will attempt to reengineer the bridge so that its eastern side may function on just one cylinder while repairs continue.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2023

And once a reliable manufacturing facility is built, it can quickly switch to a new mRNA vaccine or drug—unlike protein or monoclonal facilities, which must reengineer production from the ground up for each new therapy.

From Scientific American • Mar. 2, 2022

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